abjudication
|ab-ju-di-ca-tion|
C2
/ˌæbˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃən/
formal rejection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abjudication' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abjudicatio,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'judicatio' meant 'judgment.'
Historical Evolution
'abjudicatio' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'abjudicatio,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abjudication.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to judge away or reject,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'formal rejection or disowning.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of formally rejecting or disowning something, especially a legal claim or right.
The abjudication of the inheritance was finalized in court.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 17:51